Stand back Meaning in English
expression
ˈstænd/ /ˈbæk
STAND-BAK
stˈænd/ /bˈæk
stand-BAK
Definición
To move away from something or take a few steps back, often for safety or to get a better view.
Uso & Matices
Usually used as a command or warning, especially in emergencies or dangerous situations ('Stand back, the fire is spreading!'). Can also be used figuratively to mean to keep emotional or analytical distance.
Spanish: retroceder - alejarsePortuguese (BR): afastar-se - ficar para trásPortuguese (PT): afastar-se - ficar para trásChinese (Simplified): 后退 - 站远一点Chinese (Traditional): 後退 - 站遠一點Hindi: पीछे हटनाArabic: تراجع - ابتعدBengali: পেছনে সরে দাঁড়ান - দূরে থাকুনRussian: отойти - держаться подальшеJapanese: 離れて立つ - 後ろに下がるVietnamese: lùi lại - đứng tránh xaKorean: 물러서다 - 떨어져 서다Turkish: geri çekilmek - uzak durmakUrdu: پیچھے ہٹ جانا - دور رہناIndonesian: menjauh - mundur
Oraciones de Ejemplo
Please stand back from the edge of the platform.
basic
Firefighters told everyone to stand back.
basic
You should stand back to stay safe.
basic
Everyone, stand back! This could explode.
natural
Sometimes it's good to stand back and look at the bigger picture.
natural
She told her kids to stand back while she opened the oven.
natural